Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 40 to 70 hours per week Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years or equivalent experience

Tasks

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Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy Drive lighter, special purpose trucks Load and unload goods Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle Receive and relay information to central dispatch Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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Air Brakes Endorsement Class 3/3F/DF Licence (trailer truck, vehicles with more than 3 axles) Air Brake (Z) Endorsement Driver's License (Class 3 or D)

Documentation knowledge

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Accident or incident reports Driver logbook Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip) Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

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Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)

Transportation/travel experience

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Local Provincial/territorial Regional Short-haul

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Attention to detail Handling heavy loads Physically demanding Sitting

Weight handling

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Up to 45 kg (100 lbs) More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

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Cellular phone Steel-toed safety boots Tools Safety vest Gloves

Personal suitability

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Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Flexibility Judgement Organized Reliability Team player Hardworking Patience

Screening questions

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Are you authorized to work in Canada? Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting? Do you have experience working in this field? Do you live near the job location? Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

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Early morning

Employment terms options

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Day

Workplace information

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On the road job

Health benefits

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Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan * Paramedical services coverage